Near Ansonia in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Camp Mississinewa
Erected 1937 by private project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1791.
Location. 40° 17.899′ N, 84° 43.187′ W. Marker is near Ansonia, Ohio, in Darke County. Marker is on Ohio Route 49, 6 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13165, Ansonia OH 45303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Stillwater (approx. 3.4 miles away); Wabash River (approx. 4.1 miles away); Saint Paul's Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg (Zenz City) & Sharpsburg School (approx. 4.8 miles away); New Weston Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); Camp Sulphur Springs (approx. 6.2 miles away); Saint Wendelin Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Ansonia Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansonia.
More about this marker. this marker appears to be a private project. Mr. Coppock was a prominent businessman in the Greenville area
Regarding Camp Mississinewa. this was the last camp before St. Clair's army was crushed by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket
As the text says, the battle site is eight miles further north. camp Sulphur Springs is seven miles back south, also on St Rt 49
Additional keywords. General St. Clair
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.